Departments Delay New SBC Templates Until 2017 Plan Year

CMS has delayed implementation of revised summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) templates and now says the updated forms must be used for all coverage as of Jan. 1, 2017, rather than Sept. 15, 2015, but the administration remains “fully committed” to revising the materials as soon as possible, according to a frequently asked questions (FAQ) response generated by HHS, the Treasury Department and the Department of Labor on Monday (March 30). The delay comes after the National Association of...